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D3 Birthdays
Coach Kevin K, Rhonda S, Shelley B and Joe L. Happy Birthday Everyone!
Giving a whole new
meaning to "happy hour"!
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Quote of the Month
"The difference between a good athlete and a top athlete is the top athlete will do the mundane things when nobody is looking."
-- Susan True
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The
information contained in this newsletter is the opinion of Mike Ricci and D3 Multisport on endurance training, racing, and nutrition. These points are suggestions on how to train and not recommendations for athletes. Any article on the D3 Multisport website may be reprinted into a paper or online newsletter for your NON-PROFIT club or organization, so long as Mike Ricci and www.d3multisport.com are credited. If you do reprint or link to any D3 Multisport material, please send a courtesy email to mike@d3multisport.com. For medical advice, and before starting a strenuous training program, consult with a physician.
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Opening Thoughts
The purpose of this e-letter is two-fold. First I would like to share information on training/racing techniques that I have developed in my fifteen years of racing/coaching. If you think there is something valuable in here that others could use, please pass it on. If there is something that you would like to see in here,send me an email. I have developed a large network of great resources and I if I don't have the answer, I will know someone who does. Secondly, this e-letter will be my personal space to brag about the athletes I coach and give them the praise they deserve--after all--it's the athlete that does the hard work.
Train Smart,
Coach Mike
"Only those who risk going too far, can find
out how far one can go." - T.S. Eliot
D3
in the News
Congratulations to Max Lawler and Pat O'Connor. Both had solid races at the tough Wildflower races! Amy K ws the 2nd Masters Female at Gulf Coast, and John L was 2nd in the 45-49 age group. Congrats everyone!
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Confused about your training? Did the season sneak up on you? D3 has a solution for you!
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Option 1: Annual Training Plan help!
The ATP is designed for use by those who have an understanding of their training and want guidance in developing an ATP that targets a specific time or race for peak performance. The periodization based ATP will define swim, bike and run weekly volume levels and identify key weekly workouts to include: Bricks, long runs and long rides. Developing an ATP requires an initial interview and/or questionnaire. Email Mike or click here for more details.
Option 2: Denver Team Workouts.
OUR MISSION is to get you prepared to race your best in 2005! Why join Team D3 Multisport?
Train smarter with coached workouts that have a purpose
Workouts geared for all abilities from beginner to Ironman
Be pushed by other athletes to get to the "next level" both physically and mentally
Training results that will transfer to race day
Discounts on local and national retailers like: E-Caps and Hammergel; Rudy Project; RunningShoes.com; Xterra Wetsuits; TriSports.com and others
Email Mike or click here to find out more!
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D3 Multisport 2005 Camps and Clinic Schedule
Xterra Camp
June 10-12th 2005
Keystone, CO
D3 Endurance Camp
June 14-19th 2005
Boulder, CO
D3 Technique Camp
September 8th-11th 2005
Boulder, CO
Click here for full details
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So You Really, Really Want to I.Q.?
I can't tell you how many athletes have asked me if they think it is worth their time and the sacrifices to attempt I.Q. (I.Q. = Ironman Qualification). How are they going to do it? Should they get a new bike, or the new space age aerobars, or Stretch-Armstrong-like flexy wetsuit? Should they hire a past Ironman World Champion to give them "secret training keys to success" or get a massage every week? How about brand X versus brand Y electrolyte drink... protein in that drink or not? What these athletes are stating is: "I have a goal, and want confirmation if I should pursue it from an expert's point of view."
The answer is: You can anything you want if you put your mind and heart to it.
Once you realize that is what you desire, a good coach can help you map out a plan.
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